U.S. Air Force aerial refueling tankers have been deployed across the Middle East following Iran's missile strike on the Muwaffaq al-Salti Air Base in Jordan, according to a single unverified report. The deployment could not be independently confirmed.
The development follows Iran's missile attack on the Muwaffaq Al Salti air base in Jordan, first reported around 00:59 Jerusalem time. A U.S. official told i24NEWS that Iran launched at least four ballistic missiles, characterizing the barrage as a 'major attack.' U.S. Central Command confirmed at 02:03 that all missiles were successfully intercepted. The tanker deployment report, which appears to originate from a single source, could not be independently verified. As The Zioneer reported earlier, the attack marks the first direct Iranian missile fire against American forces in the region since President Trump ordered a suspension of U.S. strikes last Friday.
8 developments
- DevelopingMultiple US aerial refueling tankers depart Middle East
- DevelopingUS Air Force moves additional refueling tankers back to Middle East as Washington reportedly prepares to escalate Iran campaign
- DevelopingUS transfers six refueling tankers to UAE base amid Israel-Iran tensions
- DevelopingUS refueling aircraft land in Israel amid concerns over strikes on US bases in the Middle East
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